എല്ലാ വായനകാര്‍ക്കും ഓണാശംസകള്‍

Onam, ഓണം, is the largest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. It
falls during the first month of the Malayalam calendar which is Chingam
(August–September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King
Mahabali.The festival lasts for ten days and is linked to many elements
of Kerala's culture and tradition. Intricate flower carpets, elaborate
banquet lunch, snake boat races, Puli Kali, and the Kaikottikkali dance
all play a part in the festival.

Onam Significance

Onam is an ancient festival which still survives in the Modern times.
Kerala's rice harvest festival and the festival of rain flowers which
fell on the Malayalam month of Chingam celebrated the annual visit from
pathalam of the very noble Demon King Mahabali. Onam is unique since
king Mahabali is revered by people of Kerala from prehistory.

According to the legend, Kerala witnessed its golden era during the
reign of King Mahabali. Everybody in the state was happy and prosperous
and the king was highly regarded by his subjects. He was that much
highly regarded among the subjects that even the Gods under Indra became
jealous of Mahabali, they approached Mahavishnu claiming that Mahabali
is now equivalent to an Indra. Since a world with two Indras represents
imbalance, Mahavishnu assumed the form of a dwarf: the Vamana avatara
had tricked him to Pathalam, the Underworld. However, as Mahabali is
equal to an Indra, he is to wait until the next Yuga where he would be
the Indra. In the meantime, with the grace of Mahavishnu, Mahabali
visits his people on an annual basis. Mahavishnu serves Mahabali as a
gatekeeper in the world of Pathalam as the Lord himself serves his
greatest devotees.

It
is this visit of Mahabali that is celebrated as Onam every year. People
including children celebrate the festival in a grand way and impress
upon their dear King that they are happy and wish him well.

The rich cultural heritage of Kerala comes out in its best form and
spirit during the ten day long festival. The most impressive part of
Onam celebration is the grand feast called Onasadya, prepared on
Thiruonam. It is a nine course meal consisting of 11 to 13 essential
dishes. Onasadya is served on banana leaves and people sit on a mat laid
on the floor to have the meal.

Another enchanting feature of Onam is Vallamkali, the Snake Boat Race,
held on the river Pampa. It is a colourful sight to watch the decorated
boat oared by hundreds of boatmen amidst chanting of songs and cheering
by spectators and viewers.

There
is also a tradition to play games, collectively called Onakalikal, on
Onam. Men go in for rigorous sports like Talappanthukali (played with a
ball), Ambeyyal (Archery), Kutukutu and combats called Kayyankali and
Attakalam. Women indulge in cultural activities. They make intricately
designed flower mats called, Pookalam in the front courtyard of the
house to welcome King Mahabali. Kaikotti kali and Thumbi Thullal are two
graceful dances performed by women on Onam. Folk performances like
Kummatti kali and Pulikali add to the zest of celebrations.

Mahabali's rule is considered the golden era of Kerala. The following song is often sung over Onam:

“Maveli nadu vaneedum kalam,

manusharellarum onnupole

amodhathode vasikkum kalam

apathangarkkumottillathanum

kallavum illa chathiyumilla

ellolamilla polivachanam

kallapparayum cherunazhiyum

kallatharangal mattonnumilla

adhikal vyadhikalonnumilla

balamaranangal kelppanilla"

Onam Wallpaper

The celebrations of Onam start on Atham day, 10 days before Thiruonam.
The 10 days are part of the traditional Onam celebrations and each day
has its own importance in various rituals and traditions. Earthen
mounds, which look somewhat like square pyramids, representing Mahabali
and Vamana (an Avatar of Vishnu) are placed in the dung-plastered
courtyards in front of the house and beautifully decorated with flowers.
Known as ‘Onapookkalam’, it is a carpet made out of the gathered
blossoms with one or two varieties of foliage of differing tints pinched
up into little pieces to serve the decorator’s purpose. It is a
beautiful work of art accomplished with a delicate touch and a highly
artistic sense of tone and blending. (In a similar manner North Indians
make something called “Rangoli” which is made of powders of various
colors.) When completed, a miniature pandal, hung with little festoons
is erected over it.

Onam Messages | Onam SMS

May the color and
lights of Onam fill
your home with happiness
and joy. My heartful
wishes on Onam.

with juicy Kababs and Tikkas topped with Chatni of
Happiness and covered with Salad of Love.
"EID MUBARAK"

Eid-ul-Fitr, "Eid-ul-fitr", Eid al-Fitr, Id-ul-Fitr, or Id al-Fitr,
‎عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday
that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).
Eid is an Arabic
word meaning "festivity", while Fiṭr means "breaking the fast". The
holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset
fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The first day of Eid,
therefore, falls on the first day of the month Shawwal. This is a day
where Muslims around the world try to show a common goal of unity.

Before the advent of Islam in Arabia, there is mention of Eid festivals
as well as some others among the Arabs. The Israelites had festivals as
well, but as is evident from the Old Testament and other scriptures,
these festivals related more to commemorating certain days of their
history.
Eid al-Fitr was originated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is
observed on the first of the month of Shawwal at the end of the holy
month of Ramadan, during which Muslims undergo a period of fasting.

According to certain traditions, these festivals were initiated in
Madinah after the flight of Muhammad from Mecca. Anas reports:

When the Prophet arrived in Madinah, he found people celebrating two
specific days in which they used to entertain themselves with recreation
and merriment. He asked them about the nature of these festivities at
which they replied that these days were occasions of fun and recreation.
At this, the Prophet remarked that the Almighty has fixed two days [of
festivity] instead of these for you which are better than these: Eid
al-fitr and Eid al-adha

For Muslims, both the festivals of Eid al-fitr and Eid al-adha are
occasions of showing gratitude to God and remembering him, and are an
occasion of entertainment. ‘A’ishah narrates that when on an Eid day her
father Abu Bakr stopped young girls from singing, Muhammad said: Abu
Bakr! [Let them sing]; every nation has an ‘id and [this day] is our
Eid.

It is a public holiday, where schools and government offices are
generally closed for the entire three-day period of the celebrations.
The celebrations of this bayram are infused with national traditions. It
is customary for people to greet one another with Bayramınız kutlu
olsun ("May your bayram be blessed") or Bayramınız mübarek olsun ("May
your bayram be blessed"). Mutlu Bayramlar ("Happy Bayram") is an alternative
phrase for celebrating this bayram. It is a time for people to attend
prayer services, put on their best clothes (referred to as bayramlık,
often purchased just for the occasion), visit all their loved ones (such
as relatives, neighbors, and friends), and pay their respects to the
deceased with organized visits to cemeteries, where large, temporary
bazaars of flowers, water (for watering the plants
adorning a grave), and prayer books are set up for the three-day
occasion. The first day of the bayram is generally regarded as the most
important, with all members of the family waking up early, and the men
going to their neighborhood mosques for the special bayram prayer.

It is regarded as especially important to honour elderly citizens by kissing their right hand
and placing it on one's forehead while wishing them bayram greetings.
It is also customary for young children to go around their
neighbourhood, door to door, and wish everyone a "Happy Bayram," for
which they are awarded candy, chocolates, traditional
sweets such as baklava and Turkish Delight, or a small amount of money
at every door, similar to the Halloween custom in the United States.

Municipalities all around the country organize fund-raising events for
the poor, in addition to public shows such as concerts or more
traditional forms of entertainment
such as the Karagöz and Hacivat shadow-theatre and even performances by
the Mehter – a Janissary Band founded during the days of the Ottoman
Empire.

Taj Mahal, India.

Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. This has to
do with the communal aspects of the fast, which expresses many of the
basic values of the Muslim community;
e.g., empathy for the poor, charity, worship, steadfastness, patience
etc. Fasting is also believed by some scholars to extol fundamental
distinctions, lauding the power of the spiritual
realm, while acknowledging the subordination of the physical realm. It
also teaches a Muslim to stay away from worldly desires and to focus
entirely on the Lord and thank him for his blessings. It is a
rejuvenation of the religion and it creates a stronger bond between the
Muslim and his Lord. After the end of Ramadan, is a big celebration of
Eid.

Eid Al Fitr SMS

Dastoor hai duniya ka magar
Yeh to batao hum kisse mile
Kisse kahein eid mubarak,
Miss you on eid day.
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I Wish People Would Stop Complaining
For Once And Realize
How Blessed They Really Are...
Happy Eid
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Wishing you all a very happy eid,
And hoping that all the things you wish
For will be yours throughout the year�
Eid mubarak!!
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After 3 days
After 72hrs
After 4320 min
After 259200sec
Every1 will send y
ou this msg but I'm the
1st telling you and your family Eid Mubarak.
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The moon has been sighted
The samoosas are ready
Here comes EID so just go steady
Lots of dua's is all i request
and just wanted to wish you all the BEST!!!
"Eid Mubarak"
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When the sun has set, and day is done-
I'll break this chain, but only one.
By the end of Ramadan, this whole chain will be all gone!
It's time for Eid and lots of fun!!!
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Some words can be left unsaid,
Some feeling can be left unexpressed.
But person like you can never be left Unremembered on this day.
EID MUBARAK
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Aaj Khuda ki hum par ho Meharbani
Karde maAf hum logo ki sare NafArmani.
Eid Ka din aj aao milkaY kare yahi wada.
Khuda ki hi rahoN mai hum chalange sada.
Sary Musalman ko EID MUBARAK.
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I wish you ALL a very happy and peaceful Eid.
May Allah accept your good deeds
Forgive your transgressions and
Ease the suffering of all peoples around globe.
Eid Mubarik
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May this.
Eid bring Fun, Eid bring Happiness
Eid bring God Endless Blessings
Eid bring fresh love
EID MUBARAK to You with all best wishes.

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Hope Love and Laughter, warmth, wishes
Joy and a bouquet of Eid wishes, jubilations
Became a part of your Eid and Your Life.
Have a Happy Eid Mubarak.

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Eid is the combination of 3 meaningful words

E = Embrace with open heart
I = Inspire with impressive attitude
D = Distribute pleasure to all

His love import to you newness of life
May you enjoy to fullest this Eid day and
Each coming day of the year.
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The moon has been sighted
The samoosas are ready
Here comes EID so just go steady
Lots of dua's is all i request
And just wanted to wish you all the BEST.
"Eid Mubarak"
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Tuhfaa Duaon Ka Tumhain Puhanchy Mera,
Sada Rahay Tumhary Gird Khushiyun Ka Ghera,

Musarratain Eid Ki Tumhain Mubarak Hon,
Tumhari Zeest Main Na Aye Kabhi Ghumoon Ka Phaira.
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Tere Dimagh May Meri yaad ko Panah Miljaye,
Agar to Bhool Jaye Mujhey To Teri EID FANA ho jay.
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Some feeling can be left unexpressed,
Some words can be left unsaid,
But person like you can never be forgotten on this special day

EID MUBARAK
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Before the Golden Sun Rise,
Let me decorate each of the Rays with Wishes of Success,
prosperous and Happiness for you and your Family.

Happy Eid Mubarak.
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A special wish for a wonderful colleague on eid
May you find success in your entire endeavor
May you find happiness in whatever you do
May Allah blessings be always with you.

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May the choicest blessing of Allah
Fill your life with peace, joy and prosperity.
Happy Eid
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A panorama in 12 folds showing a fabulous Eid ul-Fitr procession by Muslims in the Mughal Empire

Eid al-Fitr is celebrated for one, two or three days. Common greetings
during this holiday are the Arabic greeting ‘Eid Mubārak ("Blessed Eid")
or ‘Eid Sa‘īd ("Happy Eid"). In addition, many countries have their own
greetings in the local language
– in Turkey, for example, a typical saying might be Bayramınız kutlu
olsun or "May your Bayram – Eid – be blessed." Muslims are also
encouraged on this day to forgive and forget any differences with others
or animosities that may have occurred during the year.

Typically, Muslims wake up early in the morning—always before sunrise—
offer Salatul Fajr (the pre-sunrise prayer), and in keeping with the
traditions of the Prophet Muhammad clean their teeth with a toothbrush,
take a shower before prayers, put on new clothes (or the best
available), and apply perfume.

It is forbidden to fast on the Day of Eid. It is customary to
acknowledge this with a small sweet breakfast, preferably of the date
fruit, before attending a special Eid prayer (known as salaat).

Eid Messages

May the choicest
blessing of Allah
fill your life with
joy & prosperity?
EID MUBARAK

I always wish you
Happy Days
and the hope that
you will have many
but still i would like this
Special Day
to be your best of any.
Eid Mubarak

May the blessings of Allah fill your life with pleasure
& open all the doors of success now & always.
Eid Mubarak

Happy Independence Day to All Indians

Independence Day celebrated in India on 15 August commemorating
India's independence from the British rule and its birth as a sovereign
nation on 15 August 1947. All Indians are
celebrating its Independence Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies,
parades and cultural events.

India achieved independence following the Indian
independence movement noted for largely peaceful nonviolent resistance
and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress. The
independence coincided with the partition of India wherein the British
Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into two new
states—Dominion of India (later Republic of India) and Dominion of
Pakistan (later Islamic Republic of Pakistan); the partition was
stricken with violent communal riots.

The Independence Day is a national holiday in India. The flagship event
takes place in Delhi where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag
at the Red Fort, followed by a nationally broadcast speech from its
ramparts.
The day is observed all over India with flag-hoisting ceremonies,
parades and cultural events. Citizens rejoice the day by displaying the
national flag on their attire, household accessories, vehicles; varied
activities such as kite flying, bonding with family and friends, and
enjoying patriotic songs and films are seen.

The world learned the
power of nonviolent protest as Gandhi lead the
diverse peoples of India in a struggle for home rule.

The state of India formally gained independence on
August 15, 1947 after centuries of British rule -
and years of turmoil. Today, the date is marked
with somber speeches, colorful parades, and
celebrations....in far-flung communities from New Delhi to
New York City.

“Even if I died in the service of the nation, I
would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood… will contribute to the
growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.”

Indira Gandhi

“We
have believed – and we do believe now – that freedom is indivisible,
that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible”

Indira Gandhi

For some days, people thought that India was shaking. But there are always tremors when a great tree falls.

"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves… " Abraham Lincoln

"India
was the motherland of our race, and Sanskrit the mother of Europe’s
languages: she was the mother of our philosophy; mother, through the
Arabs, of much of our mathematics; mother, through the Buddha, of the
ideals embodied in Christianity; mother, through the village community,
of self-government and democracy. Mother India is in many ways the
mother of us all".Will Durant, American historian

"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be won" Franklin D. Roosevelt

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
Where knowledge is free;
Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by domestic walls;
Where words come out from the depth of truth;
Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection;
Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit;
Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action–
Into that heaven of freedom, my father, let my country awake.Rabindranath Tagore

"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men" Dwight D. Eisenhower

"Liberty is the breath of life to nation" Bernard Shaw

We
owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no
worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made!” –Albert
Einstein
28 states, 7 UTs, 1618 languages, 6400 casts, 6
religion, 29 major festivals and the ONE COUNTRY. Happy Independence
Day. Jai Hind

Wish You All a Happy IndependenceDay Greeting.

On 15 August 1947, India attained freedom from the British Rule.
Every year, August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India.
This national festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the
country.

Indian independence day greetings

The Independence Day of any country is a moment of pride and
glory. On this special occasion, rich tributes are paid to the freedom
fighters who sacrificed their lives and fought to free their motherland
from the clutches of the oppressors – British who ruled the country.

“Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time
comes when we will redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but
very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world
sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which
comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new,
when an age ends and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds
utterance…. We end today a period of ill fortune, and India discovers herself again.”

- Jawaharlal Nehru(Speech on Indian Independence Day, 1947)

I
WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
MAY OUR COUNTRY PROGRESS IN EVERYWHERE AND IN EVERYTHING
SO THAT THE WHOLE WORLD SHOULD HAVE PROUD ON US
HINDUSTAN JINDABAD

In the 1929 Lahore session of Indian National Congress, the Purna Swaraj
declaration, or "Declaration of the Independence of India" was
promulgated, and 26 January was declared as India's Independence Day.
The Congress called people to take pledge on that day until India
attained complete independence from the Great Britain. Between 1930 and
1947, 26 January was observed as the Independence Day of India, and
carried symbolic value to the Congress. Following the actual
independence in 1947, the Constitution of India came into effect on and
from 26 January 1950; since then 26 January is celebrated as the
Republic Day.

I
WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
MAY OUR COUNTRY PROGRESS IN EVERYWHERE AND IN EVERYTHING
SO THAT THE WHOLE WORLD SHOULD HAVE PROUD ON US
HINDUSTAN JINDABAD

The British, had initially come for trade but gradually took over the total administration of the country.

At the strike of midnight of the August 15, 1947, India shook off
the shackles of British Rule and became free. It was a night of
celebration all over the country.

Commemorating the day India attained freedom (15th August);
Independence Day is celebrated with flag hoisting ceremonies and
cultural programmes all over the country. The main program is held at
the Red Fort where the Prime Minster unfurls the National Flag and it is saluted by Guns.

The Prime Minister’s speech at the Red Fort in Delhi is a major
highlight. Patriotic presentations by school children add colors to the
celebrations.

Delhi’s skyline gets dotted with thousands of kites taking to the
sky this day. Similar programmes are held at all the State capitals
also.

The preparations begin a month in advance. Roads are decorated with flags and buntings. Buildings of national importance are illuminated.

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Our life is full of Colors
I hope this 14th August will
add more colors to your life
Happy Independence Day

Celebrate your freedom in the world’s largest democracy “India”.

Happy Independence Day.

Proud to be an Indian
Other might have forgotten,
But never can i,
The Flag of my country
Furls very high,
Happy Independence day

A Very Happy Independence Day To all of you!

Thousands Laid Down Their Lives So That Our Country Is Breathing This Day Never Forget Their Sacrifice… Happy Independence Day

Independence Day Is A Good Time To Examine Who We Are And How We Got Here. Happy Independence Day

NEVER
FORGET THE HEROES WHO SCARIFIED THEIR LIFE'S TO BRING UP
THIS GLORIOUS DAY TO INDIA..
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

On the Independence Day and the Republic Day, patriotic songs in Hindi
and regional languages are broadcast on television and radio channels.
They are also played alongside flag hoisting ceremonies. Patriotic films
are broadcast on television channels. Over the decades, according to
the Times of India, the number of such film broadcast has decreased as
channels report that too many patriotic films would overwhelm the
audience who want popular entertaining films to enjoy the holiday. The
population cohort belonging to the Generation Next often combine
nationalism with popular culture during the celebrations. Outfits
displaying the three colours of the national flag—saffron, green and
white; use of food colours to make savouries and delicacies resembling
the tri-colour; cloth-designs reflecting ideas gleaned from the cultural
traditions of India are example of such mixtures. Retail stores offer
discounts on merchandise to promote sales at this time of year. Times of
India has also cites commercialization of patriotism as a negative
facet.